Baked Alaska paired with this stunner. I paid $16 per 375ml back in my Philly days, and travelled to all the local stores to buy up their inventory. Gold in color, bracing acidity, succulent without being cloying. This Viognier/Riesling blend has aged beautifully. Apricot, marmalade, honey, etc
I'm going deep in the cellar this week, celebrating that annual candle blowing event. First up- the amazing Cos from 2001. Still hitting on all cylinders as you would expect from a Second Growth. An amazing structure, gorgeous fruit still present and lovely tertiary development.
Drunk a bit young- this stunning Finger Lakes Riesling is just delicious. $45 at the winery- I wanted to age it a bit more but circumstances dictated that I open it today. A stunner that would rival any Riesling.
Revisiting my post on Laphroaig- I ended up with seven other similar Whiskies, almost all from Islay. Let's see how much peat, smoke and iodine I can stand.
Picked this $15 Sonoma Coast Pinot at Costco- on sale for $10. It’s pretty basic, unoaked and very serviceable as a weekday pounder.
14%, but manageable as it gives a nice weighty mouthfeel.
I am really falling for Austrian wines. Under the radar, moderately priced and delicious. This blend of Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch, and Merlot ran me $17, gets 92 points and has the most delightful chalky tannins framing a black fruit core. Glad I bought a few bottles.
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Saumur-Champigny Cab Franc. 12% ABV and no oak lets the fruit shine. I am really enjoying this bottle. Planning on pairing it with spiced up Chicken thighs and Persian rice.
Just headed over to pick up Epstein's friends....
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Give it another go- like I did after a three decade break. Your palate might have changed.
I do like a Speyside. Drove through Pitlochry a few weeks ago.
Like I said- it’s funny how tastes change. What’s your new taste profile?
Interesting combo. Might do that.
It’s gotta be 30+ years since I last tasted Laphroaigh. I found it repulsive back in the day yet here I am today enjoying the Iodine and seaweed it so readily emanates. Funny how palates change. Cheers!
‘Cause Easter dinner. (Do I even need an excuse?). Stunning and youthful. Super powerful, ripe and high in alcohol. Not my preferred style, but it’s gonna rock our Roast Beef Striploin
Not a bad drop for $10, on sale at my local Costco. Regular price is $15, which is a good deal for Pinot.
Aged Rioja my buddy brought over to pair with Oxtail stew. I can't even begin to tell you how much I love tertiary development in wine. Amazing stuff.
The highly aromatic Torrontés- from high altitude vineyards in Argentina. Now that is some delicious stuff. $16, worthy of big points, and on my shopping list for more bottles.
Last night's virtual wine tasting (done over Zoom) was a huge success. Each bottle ran us $22, and they were delicious. I would sit on the Glenelly for a few years, the structure is so amazing- it will cellar beautifully.
Did the Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh. An interesting time- drinks on the rooftop bar afterwards was the highlight. Such incredible views whilst sipping Scotch.
Not sure tbh. It was great though.
A wee pit stop on our Scottish Highlands bus tour and we ended up in a charming pub, warming up on Scotch and something fancy for the missus.
It’s super smooth. First time from Ukraine for me. £8, in Glasgow.
A delightful Ukrainian wine, overlooking the 18th at St. Andrew’s, Scotland.
Steakhouse dinner in Glasgow and this little beauty fit right in with our Chateaubriand. Silky, loaded with blackberry, great finish and an amazing tannic structure. A nice pairing to our Scottish beef.
This Lirac was tasty on my Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt. I followed it up with some Riesling for the main course of Thai Prawn curry.
It's a real shame that this wine fell apart on the mid-palate. It had all the makings of a 90+ pointer with medium (+) intensity aromas and flavors and a really nice structure. It finished watery and short. Not worth the $43 price point.
